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MONEY IS THERE BUT CHECK BOUNCED!
By Tom Martino at November 1, 2017 | 3:23 pm | 0 Comment
“My bank says I bounced three checks! But I know for absolutely sure I had enough money in my account to clear them. Now I’m being charged bounced check fees. What happened?” This may sound impossible but you too could get lured into this common trap! Oddly enough, it has little to do with your actual checkbook balance. So let’s explore why this happens and more...
BIZARRE BUSINESS PRACTICE! CAN IT LAST?
By Tom Martino at October 9, 2017 | 3:02 pm | 0 Comment
The name of the business is Denver Auto Hail Repair. It was started by a teacher and some friends. He said he wanted to make better money and provide a great service, and he thought hail repair would be the ticket! He acquired a building at 601 Bryant Street in Denver and conducted a marketing campaign that worked! It attracted hundreds of people. Consumers flocked to more...
SAVE YOUR FINGERS: SNOW-BLOWER DANGER (even when “off”)
By Tom Martino at October 9, 2017 | 2:38 pm | 0 Comment
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This site, Troubleshooter.com, is the internet home of Consumer Advocate Tom Martino, who is dedicated to bringing you important consumer information. Tom also founded the original Referral List of honest, trusted merchants, contractors and professionals @ ReferralList.com. and if you need help or want to expose a consumer issue, call or listen to more...
EMPLOYERS WHO DO NOT PAY
By Tom Martino at September 27, 2017 | 5:05 pm | 0 Comment
A common complaint I get on my radio show is from employees who can't get paid! They claim they are owed wages but their deadbeat bosses are refusing to pay. Upon investigating the complaint, we often find the non-paying companies are "fly-by-night". They come and go, like the wind. They blow into town when conditions are right, stir things up, then leave! However, there more...
